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Michael's 860-mile challenge
A FORMER Dyson Perrins student is setting out on an extreme 860-mile race from John O’Groats to Lands End on Friday (April 22). Michael Brown is one of seven competitors taking on the Ultra Race 9BAR JOGLE ULTRA event, which will see him tackling more
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Rock weekend to raise money for hospice
A BUMPER weekend of rock music is in store at the Great Malvern Hotel to raise money for the Acorns Children’s Hospice. In an event entitled “The Easter Bunny’s Balls”, three bands will be taking to the stage both tomorrow (Saturday, April 23) and Sunday
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Malvern business supports nets campaign
A MALVERN consultancy’s sponsorship of a charity calendar has helped to raise $8,500 for the UN Foundation’s Nothing but Nets Campaign. The campaign provides insecticide-treated bed nets to protect families from contracting malaria. Quest for Future
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Scout picks up two top awards
A SCOUT from Colwall has been hailed for her dedication and effort after picking up two top awards. Mary Carr, who is currently studying at Cambridge University, was presented with the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and the Queen’s Scout Award when she
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Paraglider's lucky escape
A PARAGLIDER pilot had a lucky escape on Sunday, April 17, when her craft hit a telegraph pole on a roadside below the Malvern Hills. And a spokesman for the Malvern Hang Gliding Club said the next day that members were furious at the incident because
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Bosbury WI
ROSEMARY Bayles, welcomed members to the April meeting and introduced the speaker, Floyd Mills, of Hay Wines who has recently opened a shop in Ledbury. Mr Mills gave a lively and informative talk, interspersed with wine tasting. He told members he only
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Bloom organisers seek involvement from guest houses
ORGANISERS of Malvern in Bloom are calling for local guest houses and B&Bs to get involved in this year’s campaign. “It occurred to me that perhaps there are local guesthouses which have nice gardens that visitors can sit in and enjoy, and so I suggested
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New tourism site launched
MALVERN Hills District Council has launched a new tourism website, visitthemalverns.org. Economic development manager Simon Smith said: “We are responding to feedback from local tourism businesses that indicated that our previous website was comprehensive
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Powick
A BRIGHT sunny day last Tuesday saw 14 walkers and dogs Digby and Monty walk over the River Severn for the four mile walk to Earl’s Croome and return. The footpath joined part of the Severn Way past the Upton Marina and over fields to reach Ryall. The
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Christ Church Malvern
THE Easter Sunday Parish Communion Service at 11am at Christ Church in Avenue Road, Malvern, will be taken by Bishop Christopher Mayfield. Members of the congregations of Christ Church and St Mary's have been collecting for their annual sponsorship of
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Community groups receive Lions grants
NINE charitable or community groups in and around Malvern have benefited from the latest round of grants from Malvern Lions Club. Following a call for applications in the Malvern Gazette, the club received 19 requests for money. And this week, the Lions
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Council's U-turn on bus services
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has performed a U-turn in its bid to scrap 72 bus services due to public pressure. The revised plans, which reduces the number of services facing the axe to 25, follow feedback from the initial 12-week consultation. During
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Todays Events
Wednesday Yoga for All various classes throughout the week, one free class trial at The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road, Malvern. 01886 833826/07816 147501. Ashtanga Yoga Classes at Ledbury Rugby Club. 6.30pm beginners, 7.30pm primary series
